The brief biography of Hazrat Yousuf Sahib and Hazrat

Sharif Sahib

Names
Hazrat Yousuf Sahib and Sharif Sahib were great Sufi
saints of their time. They had finished their personalities for
the sake of Allah. They had spent their whole lives as per the
commandments and prohibitions of Allah and for the preaching
and propagation work of Islam in the foreign land. Their names
are as follows.1.Hazrat Sharifuddin .2.Hazrat Yousufuddin .
The tablet on the mausoleum.
A picture of the tablet is available on the front wall of the
mausoleum as follows in which brief biographical details of
Hazrat Yousuf Sahib and Hazrat Sharif Sahib are mentioned in
it.
 And afterwards they got the title as Shah and Uddin and these
titles have become part of their name and which were becoming
famous and well known in Hyderabad and in the world. And the
Hazrat Yousuf Sahib is older than Hazrat Sharifuddin Saheb.
Genealogical record.
Their link and lineage are connected with Allah’s final
prophet. Both of them belong to Sadat (descendant of the holy
prophet through his daughter Hazrat Fatima) family members
and the proof in this matter is shown in the following genealogy
records.
1.Hazrat Khaja Moinuddin Chisti.
2.Khaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiayar Kaki.
3.Khaja Fariduddin Gung Shaker.
4.Khaja Nizamuddin Auliya.
5.Khaja Naseruddin Chirag Dehlavi.
6.Khaja Kamaluddin Qudsara.
7.Khaja Sirajuddin Qudsara.
8.Khaja Alimuddin Qudara.
9.Khaja Sheikh Mahmood alias Sheikh Juman Qudsara.
10.Khaja Jamaluddin alias Sheik Juman.
11.Khaja Sheik Hasan Mohammed.
12.Khaja Sheikh Mohammed.
13.Sheikh Yahiya al-Madani.
14.Khaja Kali Mullah Shah Jahanabdi.
15.Syed Shah Yousufuddin (Syed Shah Sharifuddin).
Native place.
Hazrat Yousuf Sahib was born in Egypt and spent some part
of his life there and Sharif Sahib was born in the village of
Kanaan in Palestine, which is the homeland of Prophet Yousuf
(R.A.) and others Israeli prophets and this place was once a
great center of Islamic preaching and propagation work in Syria
as per above tablet record. Regarding their birth , early
education and early life details are not available in the historical
records. Due to their preaching and propagation work of Islam
both of them were becoming well known and famous among the
general people there. Due to their hard endeavours and the work
they brought back the persons who were away from the right
path of Allah.
Relationship.
Hazrat Yousuf Sahib and Sharif Sahib, first met by chance on
the way on the Makkah journey as both of them were going to
Makkah to perform Hajj pilgrimage and become close friends
and like true brothers and went towards Makkah upon
becoming close friends. For this reason, in Hyderabad and
throughout India and in some other countries everybody thinks
them as the real brothers. At that time Hazrat Kaleemullah who
was a great Sufi saints and Sufi Master from Delhi was also
present in Makkah to perform the Hajj pilgriamge. These two
great personalities (Yousuf Sahib and Sharif Sahib) were also
in Makkah for the visit of holy Makkah and they were looking
for some area for the preaching and propagation work of Islam,
and in this way they were searching some country to go and to
commence their activities and to bring the persons on the right
path towards Allah.
Bay’ah (pledging spiritual allegiance).
So upon meeting with Hazrat Sheikh Kalimullah they could
able to find their final place of destination in India and both of
them become disciples of the Sheikh and they both of them
made a pledge (Bay'ah) to him as their Murshid (spiritual
master) so then they become initiated as a Murid (disciple) and
they also got saintly dress from him and become successors of
above great Sheikh of India at that time. The Sheikh was very
kind to them so he was awarded them caliphate of Chistiya and
Nizamia Sufi Orders.
Brotherhood.
Both of them were not real brothers and but they were the
only disciples of one Sheikh. But there was very much love and
affection in between them so they seems two different bodies
but actually due to their cooperation and understanding they
both were seen as one. As both were true friends and followed
one Sufi master and proceed to one destination and spent all
their life in togetherness and also died in one place upon a hard
task of endeavours for the preaching and propagation of Islam.
So for this reason the people of the past have watched their
unity, love and affection and also till the day of judgement all
generations will come to know their life of unity, love and
affection.
For this purpose Sheikh Kalimullah enlightens their souls due
to his spiritual power so that they should decide and proceed
towards India for the propagation and preaching work of Islam
there . After the Hajj pilgrimage Sheikh Kalimullah comes back
to India and died there and he was buried in the cemetery of
Kaki and Sulaiman in Delhi. Due to the blessings of Sheikh
Kalimullah the people of Delhi were much benefitted by them.
He was not only a great Sufi Master but he was also a great
author of many famous Islamic books and his famous book of
“Exegesis of Quran” (Tafsir al- Quran) in Arabic is recognized
as a great book in the Arabic language.
Due to the advice of Sheikh Kalimullah of Delhi Hazrat
Yousuf brothers decided to proceed India for the propagation
and preaching work of Islam and they have landed in India in
the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir of Delhi
Kingdom .
Arrival in India.
Due to their love for their Sheikh they left their native place
of Egypt and Syria and followed the below things
1.Worship.2.Mystical exercise.3. Trust of Allah. And due to
the guidance of their Sheikh these two perfect personalities of
the both worlds reached Delhi, which was the capital city of
India along with their spiritual master Sheikh Kalimullah of
Delhi as per reference of the 4th couplet in the above tablet
record in which it is mentioned as follows. They arrived in
India along with their spiritual master after the performing the
Hajj pilgrimage and there upon joining in the service of an army
wing of Aurangzeb Alamgir.
Service.
These two pious personalities were arrived in Delhi and were
getting service in the army of Mughal King Bhadur Shah as per
reference from book ‘Anwar Aqiyar’ and ‘Tadhkira Aulia
Deccan’ but as per reference from book ‘Maqazan Aras’ that
these two saintly persons were got service with King Bhadur
Shah’s minister Khane Khanan. As per reference from book
‘Peer of Golconda’ that both of them got service in the army
wing of Aurangzib Alamgir and afterwards they were promoted
as commander of 10,000 grades of army men and this reference
seems to be correct that both of them were living during the
period of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Aurangabadi in the reign
of Aurangzeb Almagir.
Arrival in Hyderabad.
Immediately upon reaching India they had proceeded towards
Hyderabad with the army of Augrangzeb Alamgir for the
conquest of the fort of Golconda Kingdom . Like other great
Sufi Masters they did not like to live in the shrine housing for
the worship and propagation and preaching work of Islam, but
they preferred to get their livelihood by adopting some service
and so they got service in the Mughal Army of Emperor
Aurangzeb Alamgir as an army man. At that time it was
compulsory for the army personnels to own of the horses for the
requirement of the service and also it was must for the army
men for the battles and military expeditions.
The march of army of Aurangzeb Almgir
Hazrat Barhana Sahib was alive at the time of arrival of
Hazrat Yousuf Sahib and Sharif Sahib to Hyderabad. When
Aurangzeb Alamgir’s army was marched from the tank Bund
of Mir Alam Mir Jumla to the Fort of Golconda and in that
army two great Qutubs (highest cadre in spiritual pivot) Hazrat
Yousuf Sahib and Hazrat Sharif Sahib were also present there.
Due to the above reason he was asked a piece cloth from his
disciples and covered his body with that cloth .Upon passing
away of the royal army of Aurangzeb Alamgir from there he
returned the cloth to the disciples. The people were surprised
to see his action and requested him what is the reason of
covering his body upon arrival of the royal army of
Aurangzeb Alamgir?.He asked one of his disciples to put his
head into his armpit and said there should be shame from the
human beings and not from the animals. The person who had
put his head into his armpit said except Hazrat Yousuf sahib
and Sharif Sahib, he saw all royal army men in the shapes of
animals.
In the army of Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir there were no
problems and difficulties and in it there was complete peace and
order was available and there were also Islamic rules and
regulations were in full practice in the army. Both of them not
felt any modesty for their military job of army men in the
Mughal Army as in the army job the facilities which are the
requirement of asceticism and piety were also available there.
Their presence in the Deccan (South-India) was a great sign of
right path towards Haq (truth) and enabling the general, persons
to follow the religion of Islam so that they can proceed towards
the right path of Allah. Both of them were attached to the
service of an army wing of Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir’s son
Prince Bhadur Shah.
During battles and expeditions both of them (Hazrat Yousuf
brothers) were used to spending most of their time in the
worship and meditations of Allah and both of them were fond of
reading a holy book Quran after every prayer. It was noted that
holy book reading was always their most interested and
important work and as well as their aim of their lives. For this
reason they will commence the Holy book reading in the nights
and which will be usually ended in the morning time.
For the conquest of Golconda fort it is well known historical
fact which is available in the books of history that the
endeavours and spiritual powers of Hazrat Yousian brothers
were mainly responsible for it and if they were not tried in this
matter then Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir could not able to
conquer the great fort of Golconda. Emperor Aurangzeb
Alamgir adopted the occupation of the copyist to earn the
livelihood by writing the copies holy Quran and selling it in the
market. He was used to write some portion of it on the daily
basis.The aim and purpose of life, of Emperor Aurangazbi
Alamgir and Hazrat Yousufian brothers were to love and
respect the Holy Quran so they were always used to read it day
and night on the regular basis.
Flood in the Musi river.
During the military campaign of Golconda fort one night
there was a dangerous flood came on the Musi river which flows
in between the Golconda fort and Hyderabad city as there was
severe rainfall since some days and also there was dangerous
storm. And due to this reason that night the army wing of
Augrangzeb Alamgir was encountered with heavy storm and
winds. So for this reason the military men had faced many
problems and hardships. The royal army tents and pavilions
were damaged and scattered here and there due to heavy storm
and winds.
 There were no lights available in the army camp and so for
this reason army men were encountered many difficulties and
problems. But the tent of both of them (Hazrat Yousuf brothers)
was safe and in securing condition and even the lamp functioned
there normally and there was no effect of heavy storm and winds
inside the tent of Hazrat Yousufian brothers. But outside of their
tent there were many damages and disturbances of the storm in
the military camp area of Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir were
found. But inside the tent there were peace and normal life was
there and both of them were busy in the reading of the holy
book Quran. Their lamp’s flame was normal as the heavy
storm and winds could not stop their lamp’s light.
When the army men and Aurangzeb Alamgir observed their
tent‘s position and were surprised upon watching their great
miracle during the heavy storm and winds. Due to flood water
and dangerous storm many thousand Mughal army men were
washed away in the river Musi. So for these things of
destruction and heavy losses which were causing great
happiness and pleasure to the people of Golconda fort, so for
this reason there was illumination of lights from Bala Hisar
(fortress) to the other areas of Golconda fort.
The floods’ disastrous and storm problem continued for many
days and due to this reason Mughal army camp was suffering
heavy losses and great difficulties in the Golconda area. To
inspect the above heavy losses of flood and storm Emperor
Aurangzeb Alamgir left his royal tent in the darkness of night
and checked the tents and the army camp area and he was
observed that his two army men were busy there in reading the
holy Quran so he decided to ask them for their help for the
conquest of Golconda fort. So he has requested them as follows,
and asked them for their kind help in this matter.“Despite of my
great army power there is no success for the conquest of
Golconda fort and I think there is something or some power
which is causing obstacles for my power and for my military
struggle.”
Upon Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir‘s many requests they
have written some lines on the small potsherd, and asked him to
give it to one cobbler who is sitting in the Lunger house area of
Golconda fort and who will help him in this matter. So Emperor
Aurangzeb Aalmgir immediately rushed to that place on his
horse back after facing many difficulties and problems as firing
was in progress from the fort of Golconda and upon reaching
he gave the cobbler the small potsherd and so he has looked at
him with anger. The cobbler reads the message on the potsherd,
and upon reading the message the cobbler had written some
lines on the back side of it and instructed him to give back to
Hazrat Yousufain brothers.
So Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir came back from there with
great surprise in this matter and presented the potsherd to them
and upon reading the message they have informed Emperor
Aurangzeb Alamgir that their endeavours could not be
successful in this matter as there is some spiritual power is an
obstacle in this matter and they are helping Abul Hasan. So for
this reason Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir asked them is there is
no pious personality on his side to help him in this matter ?And
so for this reason he needs their help in this matter and he
requested them to try again in this matter so that their
endeavours would become successful for the conquest of the fort
of Golconda.
 So they told him to bring the same potsherd again and upon
thinking too much and wrote something slowly and at that time
night time was ending in Golconda fort and the flames of lights
were in dim condition due to early morning rays and from the
army camp and cantonment of Mughal army morning light was
seen from there. When the second time the cobbler read the
message on the potsherd, and he was began thinking something
and he was in great problem and difficulty for a long time and
he did not say anything to Aurganzeb Alamgir so he asked him
to do something soon as the time of morning prayer is
approaching there so he had to go back to his army camp for
some urgent matters there.
Upon hearing Aurangzeb Alamgir’s requests the cobbler left
the place while taking all his belonging and he told him that “
Now the security and victory of the Golconda fort lies in the
hands of Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir.”The cobbler was
shaking with great passion and there were sparks from his eyes
and the potsherd was fallen on the ground from his hand and he
had removed his old clothes and leather items as well as old
shoes and slippers which were on his body and he left the fort
of Golconda and he told that he was guadring this fort since 50
years and now he is leaving as per the fate in this matter and he
is leaving this place in the living condition. So the cobbler told
Aurangzeb Alamgir that he should tell them that he was left
from there.
Actually the cobbler was not the real cobbler but he was the
Qutub (highest cadre in spiritual pivot) of his time and he was
guarding the fort of Golconda and he knows well the spiritual
status and mystic powers of Hazrat Yousufian brothers so he
could not disobeyed their orders and for this reason he left the
place of Golconda fort and went away to some unknown place
while transferring the responsibility of security of the Golconda
fort towards Allah and after this event he could not be seen
again there. So it was the last night of the rule of Sultan Abul
Hasan Tana Shah over the Golconda kingdom and he ruled the
Golconda kingdom from 1672 to 1687 A.D.

The grave of Sultan Abul Hasan Tana Shah in Khuldabad

When Aurangzeb Alamgir came back in the army camp at the

morning prayer (Fajr) time and he had informed the details in
this matter to these pious personalities so the Yousufian
brothers had congratulated him for the victory of Golconda fort
and they had told him that the Mughal army will enter into the
Golconda fort today as the guard of Golconda fort was already
left from the gate of the fort. But as per history record it is
mentioned that the fort of Golconda was conquered due to
conspiracy of Golonda’s military commander who had opened
one window of the Golconda fort so for this reason the Mughal
army was entered into the Golconda fort. But the real reason is
that these two Shaiks played their great role in this matter and
due to this reason only the Golconda fort was conquered by the
Mughal army of Aurangzeb Alamgir.
 In this matter, there is one well known historical fact which is
available in the books of history that for the conquest of
Golconda Fort all the credits goes to the spiritual endeavours of
Hazrat Yoursufian brothers.

The Golconda Fort, Hyderabad

Next morning when Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir was

ready to commence the reading of the holy book of Quran and
he heard the sounds of drums and kettle drums and asked the
reason of it with his servant and the servant replied him that
Prince Moazam collected the keys of Golconda fort from Sultan
Abul Hasan Tana Shah and the fort of Golconda was already
conquered.
The Conquest of Golconda Fort.
The details of the conquest of Golconda fort are available in
the book of ‘Sair Golconda ‘ by Syed Mohiuddin Quaderi Zur
and in the chapter of ‘Invisible help for the conquest of
Golconda Fort’ it was mentioned the following details which are
as follows. That for the conquest of Golconda Fort the Mughal
army was besieged the fort since long time but there was no
result at all and for this reason they were surprised and unable
to know that from where they have received huge supplies and
which is sufficient for them for such a long time as the Mughal
army was thinking that in the short period of time the fort people
due to problems and difficulties of starvation and water scarcity
will open the fort gates soon to save their lives and properties.
But actually in this matter the Mughal army could not able to
understand the high level of courage and power of resistance of
Golconda kings and their people. For this reason all efforts and
endeavours of the Mughal army were not successful in this
matter.
Even Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir was surprised and not
able to understand the grave situation in this matter and for this
reason he was facing much difficulty because the renowned fort,
which had traditionally served as the last refuge for the
Golconda monarch and nobility, proved to be a challenge for
even a seasoned campaigner like Aurangzeb Alamgir due to the
mystic forces of Golconda fort. The impregnable fort of
Golconda withstood repeated and prolonged blockades
accompanied by ferocious assaults by the Mughal army. When it
was finally taken, the fort fell to intrigue and treachery, or as
some believe, the end came about due to spiritual intervention.
The renowned defensive mechanisms of Golconda though, were
never breached.
Golconda Fort was besieged in early 1687 by the Imperial army.
The Mughal army was at the receiving end of almost eight
months over which all their attempts at storming the fort were
repelled by the gallant garrison. The ingenious counter measures
executed by the defenders often reversed the tables on the
assailants causing heavy casualties. In frustration, the emperor
ordered the construction of an encircling barricade to prevent
ingress of supplies and reinforcements.In this matter ,there is
one well known historical fact which is available in the books of
history that King Abdullah Qutub Shah of Golconda fort had
two son in laws and their details are as follows.1.Prince
Moazam Bhadur Shah son of Aurangzeb Alamgir.2.Sultan Abul
Hasan Tana Shah of Golconda Kingdom.
There was an agreement between Sultan Abdullah Qutub
Shah of Golconda Fort and the Emperor Aurangzaib Alamgir
of Mughal dynasty of Delhi that the next ruler of Golconda will
be Prince Moazam Bhadur Shah as King Abdullah Qutub Shah
of Golconda had no sons and but had only daughters . But the
king Abdullah Qutub Shah of Golconda kingdom could not
fulfil his agreement which he was already signed and accepted
it. So for the breach of the above agreement the Emperor
Aurangzeb Alamgir had conquered the fort of Golconda and
punished Sultan Tana Shah of Golconda Kingdom in this
matter.The Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir was a pious and kind
hearted ruler of the Mughal Dynasty, who used to watch the
worldly matters from the angle of religion. So for this reason
Aurangzeb Alamgir conquered the Golconda Fort and his
conquest of Golconda Fort was not for his military and
material gains, but it was his great endeavour to punish the false
person and to set the wrong thing in the right order.
They left their service in Alamgir’s military.
After the conquest of the Golconda kingdom there were
many problems and difficulties were there. During that period,
many changes were effected and also many battles were fought
in which many persons were died and there was much bloodshed
was there. Both of them have seen such critical time and great
changes so for this reason they both left their service and settled
down in Nampally village where their mausoleum is situated
and this area is outside of Golconda Fort and in that area both
were beginning their lives on the trust of Allah.
And they were used to engage themselves there in mystical
exercise and contentment and aim of their life was worship of
Allah. So they both were always busy day and night in the
worship of Allah. When the army men and people of Golconda
have seen their pious status and position so they all have
accepted their piousness and miracles and for this reason people
from various walks of life, irrespective of caste and creed,
assemble in several hundred thousand devotees from near and
far, irrespective of religion and beliefs, gather there to seek
blessings.
Piety and status.
Due to their high level of piousness and piety so for this
reason they did not demand anything from others and also not
accepted any presents and grants from any person. Due to the
effects of piousness and piety of their masters, even their horses
did not use to look and did not used to eat grass of other
persons. Also, these horses not used to graze on the land of
other persons.
Great friendship.
Please note the following details which is very important that
both of them performed Hajj pilgrimage together in Makkah and
both of them arrived in India together and also both of them
become disciples of one master in Delhi. Also, they entered in
the army of Alamgir and came to Hyderabad together. Both of
them did great endeavours and hard tasks for the preaching and
propagation of Islam in a foreign land and both of them died on
the same day and also their funeral prayers were organized
together and at last both of them were buried in the one tomb.
Death. Both holy persons were died on 6th Zil Hajj on 1121
Hegira and as per historical record, there are no disciples and
caliphs were not found.
Mausoleum.
As per reference in the book ‘Anwar Alaqyar’ that tomb and
small water reservoir was constructed by Sadullah Bahadur who
was the ruler of Arcot. The time will come when Allah ‘s every
servant will finish his life mission and return back to another
world. So Hazrat Yousufian brothers also completed their
mission of guidance and instructions to human beings towards
the right path of Allah in the most successful manner and left
this world.
First Hazart Yousuf Sahib left this world and before his
death, he was not well due to his sickness for the period of
some days due to fever. At the time of Hazrat Yousuf Sahib’s
death, his friend and brother Hazrat Sharif Sahib was not
available there. When he come back there and when he come to
know that his friend and brother already left the world. So he
was shocked and was entered into the room and slept on the
ground and he covered his face by white bed spread and died
there. Their mausoleum is always full of visitors for the benefits
of their great blessings there. Also, their mausoleum in
Hyderabad which is famous since long time for the fulfillment
of desires and wishes of the persons who visit their mausoleum
there.
Third grave in the mausoleum.
In the mausoleum there are three graves are available and out
of them two are belongs to Hazrat Yousuf Sahib and Hazrat
Sharif Sahib and at their foot side there is small grave is
situated and about this there are many traditions are well known
and famous in the shrine area that the boy belongs to his friend
who came to Hyderabad with them and that friend left
Hyderabad upon the conquest of Golconda Fort and his son was
left in Hyderabad with Yousufian brothers and the boys was
died at that time so he was buried in the mausoleum.
As per Another tradition that one cultivator who was used to
live in the area left his son under the care and service of the
Yousufian brothers. Due to the demise of these famous
personalities the boy could not bear the tragic event and grief
and he was died suddenly. As per third tradition that one of his
friends was there who was died in those days, so he was buried
in the mausoleum for this reason.
Upon the end of the Mughal Empire, the Asif Jahi rulers of
Hyderabad Kingdom also had their great devotion and respect
for this great mausoleum of Hazrat Yousuf Saheb and Hazrat
Sharif Sahib.The graves of below famous personalities are also
available around the mausoleum and the details are as
follows.1.Amir Minai.2.Dagah Dehelvi and his wife.
The Urs (death anniversary).
The Urs (death anniversary) ceremony is being performed by
the organizers of the shrine every year in the best possible
manner in the comfort and best service to the visitors of the
shrine. Every year on the 5th and 6th of Zil Hajj the Urs
ceremony is celebrated and on 5th Zil Hajj the sandal ceremony
and 6th Zil Hajj the lights are illuminated on the mausoleum. On
7th Zil Hajj the recitation of the Quran will be organized. On this
occasion people from various walks of life, irrespective of caste
and creed, assemble to celebrate the Urs (death anniversary)
which takes place on the above dates of Muslim calendar at the
famous mausoleum of Syed Yousuf Sahib and Syed Sharif
Sahib every year. Several hundred thousand devotees from near
and far, irrespective of religion and beliefs, gather there to seek
blessings.
During the Urs (death anniversary) time the visitors in large
number will visit the shrine for the fulfillment of their desires
and wishes for the sake of the Shaikh’s name. In this way the
above ceremony will be arranged on a grand scale and the
visitors will visit the mausoleum from near and far away places
in large numbers.
Reference book :
‘Faizan Auliya Deccan’ by Mohammed Ali Majdadi.
Translated by
Mohammed Abdul Hafeez, B.Com.
Hyderabad-36, India.
Email : hafeezanwar@yahoo.com
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